Patients has congenital hypothyroidism

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The clinic receives a report that one of your patients has congenital hypothyroidism that was identified by newborn screening. You review the chart and the patient was last seen at around two weeks of age. At that time, the infant had regained birth weight and was breastfeeding well, and the mother did not have any concerns. Your physical examination at that time was normal. You call the mother, and she reports that the infant is doing well. Which of the following is the next best step? Draw thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level Refer to a pediatric endocrinologist Repeat newborn screening Start levothyroxine.

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